Sharks to see off Stormers

Sharks to see off Stormers

28 Feb 2013

MARK KEOHANE writes Stormers fans must prepare for more Super Rugby misery in Durban.

The Sharks will beat the Stormers in Durban. It won’t be an easy victory but when these two teams play one point is emphatic enough in the chase to being the best South African team in the competition.

The Sharks were magnificent in beating the Stormers in Cape Town in the 2012 semi-final season and in turn the Stormers, in the guise of Western Province in the Currie Cup final, were as magnificent in winning the title in Durban.

The Sharks were surprisingly edgy and tentative in the final quarter in Bloemfontein to hang on against the Cheetahs, but then the Cheetahs did beat the Stormers in Bloemfontein in a pre-season match.

I know Elton Jantjies will be better but the Stormers are missing the colossal presence of lock Eben Etzebeth more even than the Sharks are missing the influence of Bok hooker Bismark du Plessis.

The Sharks pack is good enough to get an edge, especially in the collisions, but it’s the Sharks back division that will trouble the Stormers more than the Bulls did.

Pat Lambie asks more attacking questions at flyhalf and Frans Steyn has a physicality at No 12 that wasn’t there in the Bulls line-up.

The back three of the Sharks, as a unit, also shades the visitors.

It is going to be difficult for the Stormers and while away defeats aren’t a train smash in the tournament, it does add to the pressure of a ‘must win’ situation when playing at home.

The Bulls will win easily against the Force and get the bonus point and the Cheetahs will be competitive against the Chiefs and may just get a bonus point for tries scored if the game opens up as expected. The Chiefs will win and get five league points.

The Kings will enjoy their second great weekend in the competition because of the bye. Thereafter it will become decidedly tougher and demanding for a squad blessed with passion and desire but very limited on pedigree at this level.

For those who like to forget when I do get it right, 3/3 last week in relation to the SA teams. That’s right I couldn’t find too many on Twitter and the inbox was predictably empty with the clever guys who offered such articulate abuse at me picking the Bulls and Kings to win.

I expect another slow post match response when the Sharks do the business in Durban.


731 Comments

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  • 301.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:17 pm

    Let’stakeupacollectionandbuydogfoodanewkeyboard#StomersNo.1fanforlife#

  • 302.Stawm: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:17 pm

    All these posts by El Stupido do is show how absolutely poepbang he is of losing.
    CC Final must have really hurt. I suppose we should have know it really hurt him, he was absent after the final. Coward all the way.

  • 303.Sharks_are_gonna_get_you: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:18 pm

    BUt I am off to swim, the waves await me, keep yapping and guessing and trying to think you know me.

    it is your own time afterall.

  • 304.wallabie.: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:19 pm

    @Sharks_are_gonna_get_you-303:

    you sound of someone who has been here before – very defensive!!

  • 305.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:20 pm

    @Sharks_are_gonna_get_you-303:

    Bye Sharks Lover

  • 306.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:21 pm

    He off to scare the fish.

    Big fat yellow-bellied behemoth hitting the waves

  • 307.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:22 pm

    He used that “street corner” thing already.

    Must admit that “insignificunt” is new.

    And one wonders why there’s so much violence against women in SA

  • 308.@whistle@blower@: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:23 pm

    @nama1-256:

    Thanks for the advice Nama. I’ll give it another go.

    I interpreted it as first game of the series. But it seems to be first game of the week.

    Thanks again for taking the time

  • 309.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:26 pm

    @Dawn-306: Conf call postponed :) I’m back Tyrone…Now on your knee, or give me a bow – either or.

  • 310.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:26 pm

    Very difficult to call a winner in games like this. Both good teams, so a mis tackle or wicked bounce can make a difference in the outcome.

    Both teams good enough imo, so composure on the day is vital.

    Hoping for a humdinger against 2 of the better teams in SA.

  • 311.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:27 pm

    @Sharks_are_gonna_get_you-303: yesses more whale than shark tee hee hee

  • 312.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:28 pm

    @Dawn-306: don’t forget ‘double chinned” ;)

  • 313.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:28 pm

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-309: :( He’s gone? Swimming? In his own filthy sweat yes.

    I don’t know why he left the Cape in such a hurry though….. I’m guessing about 800 angry customers chased him to the tunnel?

    Whatacockheis.

  • 314.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:30 pm

    @Transformation-312: No need for political correctness here :) He’s a morbidlyobesedumfuck – the end.

  • 315.gunther: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:30 pm

    @Dawn-296:

    He’s starting to sound like Extraball.

    And that can’t be good.

  • 316.nama1: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:34 pm

    @@whistle@blower@-308:
    No probs.

    Enjoy it.

  • 317.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:34 pm

    @Transformation-311:
    @Transformation-312:
    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-313:
    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-314:

    By posting like this you put yourself in the same category as the accused. :lol:

  • 318.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:35 pm

    Thank dog he’s gone anyway

  • 319.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:36 pm

    @Mr Black-317:

    Oh rubbish

  • 320.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:37 pm

    @Mr Black-317: what accused? :roll:

  • 321.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:37 pm

    @Dawn-319:

    Its true dawn.

    If you respond to filth with filth it makes you filthy as well.

  • 322.Angostura: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:38 pm

    @Dawn-296: Dawn,
    You sure Tyronesaurus Rextum aka Sharks_lover aka Sharks_are_gonna_get_you is a (genuine) dude?

    Just askin – cozY? Did a gender analysis of what was said in the passage quoted by you (contents of post 260), & here’s the result, fwiw:

    “Genre: Informal
    Female = 181
    Male = 118
    Difference = -63; 39.46%
    Verdict: FEMALE

    Genre: Formal
    Female = 99
    Male = 72
    Difference = -27; 42.1%
    Verdict: Weak FEMALE

    Weak emphasis could indicate European.”

  • 323.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:39 pm

    @Mr Black-321:

    Show me where those responses REMOTELY come close to filth like “insiginificunt”

  • 324.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:39 pm

    @Mr Black-317: I live for this. I thought the wobbling mormon was lost to us……..but he lives :)
    Allow me a few weeks to catch up please. (Making up for lost time and all and all and all ;) The simpleton hasn’t even congratulated WP on the Currie Cup win :) – as it took place post-biblical exodus.

  • 325.wallabie.: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:40 pm

    I joked earlier about force between Bulls but looked at the history and makes for interesting reading.

    Force vs Bulls played: won 3 lost 3

    not bad from the ‘weakest conference’ depends who you call the weakest???

  • 326.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:40 pm

    @Mr Black-317:

    I’m waiting guppy

  • 327.wallabie.: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:40 pm

    Aggggh

    bulls vs Force played 6: won 3 lost 3

    evens

  • 328.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:41 pm

    so glad the bulle are keeping their crashball dummie :-)

    Potgieter stays true to the
    Blue
    PUBLISHED: WEDNESDAY, 27. FEBRUARY,
    2013 IN CATEGORY SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

    Springbok and Bulls loose forward
    Jacques Potgieter has extended his
    contract with the Blue Bulls Company
    (Pty) Ltd.

    The Bulls confirmed on Wednesday that the
    robust flank, who joined the Bulls in 2011
    from the EP Kings and immediately made an
    impact, will stay on till 2015.

    Potgieter produced fine form in the 2012
    Super Rugby season, in which he made his
    Bulls debut, which saw him being picked to
    play for the Springboks in 2012, earning
    three caps.

    Commenting on the extension of his
    contract, Potgieter said the Bulls style of
    play benefits his game.

    “I am very happy in Pretoria and have
    progressed so much as a player since my
    arrival here,” Potgieter said.

    “I would like to stay on and develop my
    game even further.

    “The great work ethic makes it easy to
    operate here if you believe in working
    hard.”

    BBC High Performance Manager Xander
    Janse van Rensburg was very pleased with
    this development.

    “Jacques has shown himself as one of the
    most committed and versatile loose
    forwards in the country over the last couple
    of seasons,” Janse van Rensburg said.

    “His abrasiveness fits well with our style of
    play and to have him around till at least
    the end of November 2015 is a real bonus
    for us.”

    they let stander go & keep this injury-prone dude nc nc nc

  • 329.nama1: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:41 pm

    Peace and quiet at last, now that HG and SL are gone.

    Akin to a bunch of flies buzzing around your ears while you’re sitting in the longdrop.

    Demmit!!!

  • 330.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:41 pm

    @Angostura-322: :) You are going to be booted out of the club. First you support the Kings openly, and now you dare call Tyrone a rectumsaurus?

  • 331.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:43 pm

    @Dawn-323:

    They don’t, and i never said they do.

  • 332.Stawm: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:43 pm

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-330:
    I must have missed a few posts over time. Has HG got competition for the biggest idiot on the forum?

  • 333.Angostura: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:45 pm

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-330: :-)
    OK, off to buy some Chivas for the ordeal ahead

  • 334.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:46 pm

    @Dawn-326:

    Did your parents get a replacement for their lost vehicle yet?

    Very traumatic experience for older people.

  • 335.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:49 pm

    @Stawm-332:

    There is a couple of them, and it depends how stupid they are in relation to who they support and who you support. :wink:

  • 336.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:49 pm

    @Stawm-332: :) Sharks_Lover makes HG seem like a philosopher.

    It’s uncontested. :)

    @Angostura-333: A case might be a good call at this stage. ;) Your own Sharks are coming to get you….Sharks_are_gonna_get_you.
    Run Forest run (but a firm grip should ensure no spillage or waste of the Chivas)

  • 337.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:50 pm

    @nama1-329: when HG leaves Sharks_Lover follow, he has no opinion of his own. if HG was screaming “the Dynamite are invincible” the minion would be attached to his leg parroting him…

  • 338.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:54 pm

    i don’t know what kinda guppy Ango is, he is on thin ice methinks… :-)

  • 339.Stawm: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:54 pm

    @Mr Black-335:

    Maybe we can appeal to KEO to have some sort of Idiot Rating System (IRS), on a scale of 1 to 10.
    HG must be about 9 I reckon.

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-336:

    PHEW, thats pretty hard core. HG must be shattered. He works so hard.

  • 340.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:54 pm

    @Mr Black-331:

    Just read your post again man

    Don’t waste my time

  • 341.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:56 pm

    SL is nothing without HG

  • 342.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:57 pm

    Oh God. The circle jerk is in full swing.

  • 343.willievz: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 14:58 pm

    @Provvas-250: The Stormers attack the blindside more than most teams.

    You won’t see the wingers score tries because the Stormers do not know how to score tries.

  • 344.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 15:02 pm

    @kaksioek-342: Feeling left out? How does a skinny dip with S_L sound? Ballito waters……? Dwarfporn…

  • 345.NZINCHINA: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 15:03 pm

    @wallabie.-292:

    Home advantage Canes looked awful last week

  • 346.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 15:03 pm

    @Stawm-339: HG and S_L are the Mickey and Mallory of this site :) Criminallyfuckingstupid.

  • 347.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 15:04 pm

    @kaksioek-342:

    Go get some more guppies to help you out

  • 348.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 15:04 pm

    @willievz-343: hey willie, dankie ou maat… ;)

  • 349.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 15:04 pm

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-344: Not my cup of tea, doggie, but you go right ahead.

  • 350.John Galt: Reply to this comment
    28 Feb 2013, 15:06 pm

    Shame, i see poor Little Lulu and her bunch have been booted from parliament.

    And they ‘worked so hard’…shame.

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